Avoid Compression Artifacts in DJI Aerial Footage

Fine foliage and water are tough. Here’s how to protect detail from capture to compression on iPhone.

Get It Right In‑Camera

  • Use lower ISOs and ND filters for proper motion blur.
  • Avoid aggressive in‑camera sharpening; it amplifies artifacts.
  • Record 10‑bit when available to reduce sky banding.

Choose Bitrates by Scene

  • Trees/water: 25–40 Mbps (4K30)
  • Urban/geometry: 20–35 Mbps (4K30)
  • Fast pans: 35–50 Mbps (4K60)

After compression, check gradients and edges on a larger display. If artifacts appear, nudge the bitrate 10–20% higher and re‑export.